MetaTrader 5 Chart Customization Guide (Desktop with Mobile Overview)
1. Purpose of Customizing Charts
By customizing charts, users can:
Enhance the visual experience of the trading interface
Use commonly applied indicators and timeframes
Save strategy templates to improve efficiency
Conduct clearer technical analysis
2. How to Change Chart Styles (Colors + Display Items)
Steps:
Open any symbol chart (e.g., EURUSD)
Right-click on a blank area → Select “Properties”
Customize the following options:
Color settings: Background, candlesticks, bid/ask lines
Display settings: Trade levels, ASK line, grid, etc.
Chart type: Candlesticks, line chart, bar chart
Click “OK” to apply changes.
3. Switching Timeframes
Select timeframe from the chart toolbar:
M1: 1-Minute — High-frequency scalping
M5: 5-Minute — Popular for short-term trading
H1: 1-Hour — Intraday / Trend analysis
D1: Daily — Mid- to long-term outlook
W1: Weekly — Swing and position strategies
4. Adding Technical Indicators
Steps:
Click “Insert” > “Indicators” from the top menu
Select indicator by category (Trend, Oscillators, Volumes, etc.)
Set parameters (e.g., period, color) → Click OK
Popular Indicators:
Trend: MA, Bollinger Bands
Momentum: MACD, RSI
Oscillator: Stochastic
Volume: Volume, OBV
5. Saving Chart Templates
How to Save:
On a customized chart → Right-click → Select “Template” > “Save Template”
Name your template (e.g., Gold_Trend_MA) → Save
How to Apply:
Open a new chart → Right-click → “Template” > Select your saved template
All settings (colors, indicators, lines) will apply automatically
6. Chart Window Management Tips
Drag chart tabs: Reorder and arrange multiple charts
Drag time axis: Scroll left/right to view historical data
Ctrl+G: Show/hide grid
Ctrl+Y: Show/hide period separators
Mouse wheel: Zoom in/out
7. Customizing Charts on Mobile
In the MT5 mobile app:
Tap chart → Top-left “f” to add indicators
Long press chart to change timeframe (1M–1M)
Pinch to zoom, drag with two fingers
Switch color mode (light/dark) in “Settings”
Tip: Save templates after customization for quick use; desktop and mobile can be combined for higher efficiency.